Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, with an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats. We have a state-of-the-art studio located in the heart of Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth overlooking the Harbour.
We are seeking an experienced Lead Designer to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a major AAA console title leading a team of passionate and highly experienced designers. Our ideal candidate would consider themselves both creative and technical and enjoy getting hands-on in creating, prototyping, and implementing game designs in engine.
This could also be a great opportunity for an experienced Lead Level or Lead System Designer looking to progress.
Requirements
* Experience working as a Lead Designer on AAA 3D Action console games.
* Experience with Level, Player Character, Enemy design, and all aspects of 3D Action game design.
* Experience of designing First and/or Third Person shooters.
* Worked on and shipped at least two games.
* Able to take ownership and drive forward all design aspects.
* Highly proficient in using Unreal 5.
* Have a solid understanding of all disciplines.
* Able to communicate effectively with our clients and maintain a strong relationship with them.
Responsibilities
* Leads design team, passing on experience and expertise and leads by example.
* Estimates tasks and ensures team delivers high quality design work to that schedule.
* Create and maintain clear and concise design feature documentation.
* Performs design reviews with the team to ensure quality.
* Mentors and conducts regular one to ones with project’s design team.
* Works with programmers, artists and other personnel involved in the development process as required to create the highest possible quality product.
Benefits
* Regular social events
* Pension
* Fresh fruit and snacks
* A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
* Ongoing training and development, with career progression
* Discount card for all the shopping centre stores
* Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
* Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
* Group Life Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Private Dental Insurance
* Group Income Protection
* Company Pension Scheme
* Cycle To Work Scheme
* Eye-Care Vouchers
Perks
* Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio.
* Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
* Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily.
* In-house clubs and socials, including board games, tennis, football, and D&D nights.
* Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties.
Role Information:
Studio: Climax Studios
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Portsmouth
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
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